MLA Annual Conference Funding Deadline is March 10, 2023

 

Registration for the MLA/DLA 2023 conference is now open.  If you wish to attend the conference, submit your signed and completed paperwork to the SD&T Office by the end of the day on Friday, March 10, 2023.

To request funding, please complete and submit the 354 (request for funding), the MLA 2023 information page, and a  copy of the registration form.    All of these forms have been saved for you on the shared drive in Shared (S:) > Training > MLA 2023

The conference information can be found here https://www.mladlacon.com/

You can view the conference brochure here  https://bit.ly/mladla2023

The breakout session for Ellen Oh is missing from this version of the brochure, but it will be on Thursday from 3-4.  I will send out the corrected brochure link when it becomes available.

The hotel allowance for the conference is $225/night, and the food allowance will be $25 for travel days and $50 for conference days.  You may also request a ticket for one of the conference meal events, such as the author breakfast on Thursday.  Please include this amount in the registration column on your 354.

If you have any questions about these forms, please contact SD&T.

Winter 2023 Crab is now available on the MLA website

The new Crab issue is available now on the MLA website. 

Included in this issue are photos from the LATI Fall 2022 graduation, an article about the Intellectual Freedom Panel's Banned Book Week Event, and book reviews from the Reader's Advisory Interest Group.

Also included is the MLA's new strategic vision focusing on collaboration, advocation, and education, and enumeration of it's core values.  

Take a peek at what's going on around the state and at MLA.

Computers in Libraries deadline for applications is February 17

Registration is now open for the Computers in Libraries conference in March 2023.  

The deadline for submitting your funding requests will be February 17, 2024.  

Please request $330 per night for your hotel, as the website price does not include taxes and fees.

If you have any questions, please contact SD&T.

REGISTER Workshops Venue  Agenda Check Out This Year’s Conference Program! Computers in Libraries caters to all interests and all levels of knowledge. The 2023 conference program offers five simultaneous tracks plus many preconference workshops, networking opportunities, and an extensive exhibit hall. Speakers are knowledgeable, authoritative, and focus on practical applications, “how to” solutions, and case studies as well as technical and managerial issues. Click here to see specific speaker and session information. Sessions include: Impactful Curated Intelligence: Tips & Tools Understanding Websites & Prioritizing Changes Impact of Industry Consolidation for Libraries Designing Future Libraries Connecting Patrons & Collections With Machine Learning Technology Open Source Software for Libraries Finding Our Way With UX Design: By Compass & Heading Beyond Going Green: Community Sustainability Initiatives Library Opportunities: Robotics & Virtual Reality Inspiring the Next Generation: Teaching TechGirlz Measuring Effectiveness in Libraries Change, Innovation, & Libraries Data Librarians in Action Creative Spaces in Academic Libraries Preserving Patron Privacy in Public Libraries And more!

Drexel MLIS discount for MLA members

If anyone on staff is thinking about applying to the MLIS program at Drexel, you can use the Maryland Library Association partnership for tuition reduction: https://online.drexel.edu/mla.

On the online application there is a section called Partnerships where the applicant can self-identify as a member of Maryland Library Association in the partner search-box. This action will connect their MSI in Library & Information Science 25% tuition reduction to the applicant’s file and if accepted into the program, will automatically be reflected in the student’s billing profile. No additional action would be required to receive the discount.

If you aren't a member of MLA you can join before you complete your application and get this discount.

Fall edition of the CRAB is available

The new Crab issue is available now on the MLA website.  The Crab is now publicly available, you do not have to be a member of MLA.

An illustration of equity

 

Leading a team - suggestions from author Nataly Kogan

 As a leader, you’re not managing people. You’re managing energy, emotions, and attention.

And you can help your team focus their energy and attention in ways that fuel their thriving (and reduce struggle).

These 3 questions are a great place to begin:

1. What would it take to make today great vs just OK?

2. What is draining your energy and how could you do it less (and how could I help?)

3. How does the work you are doing help others?